by Ted Berg, USA TODAY Sports

by Ted Berg, USA TODAY Sports

Retired Olympic swimming legend and Baltimore native Michael Phelps visited the Baltimore Orioles' spring training home in Sarasota, Fla. on Thursday. It marked the second time this month Phelps has met with one of his hometown teams, following his appearance in the Ravens' clubhouse after their Super Bowl win.

In the Sarasota area to film his Golf Channel show, Phelps stopped by Orioles practice to catch an intrasquad game and take a few swings in the batting cage.

The winner of 18 Olympic gold medals, Phelps was challenged to a race by Orioles clubhouse attendant Philip Fleitman. No word on if Phelps took Fleitman up on it or was too terrified to compete:

Phelps' day in the batting cage started with some pointers from Orioles manager Buck Showalter.

He might not have showed as much finesse at the plate as he did in the poolâ?¦